November 2009
18 posts
JMD's TOP 5 LOCAL FINDS!!
Bocci Lighting
Many people are surprised to find out that Bocci is from right here in Vancouver BC, that’s right another very talented local company! Their sheek contemporary designed lighting has been featured in prestigious projects around the globe. I love the whimsical firefly magic that of this particular collection. The integrally lit sea glass spheres are full of bubbles reminiscent of the Japanese...
David Ellingsen
Yet another local talent, born on the beautiful gulf island of Cortez Island, David is one of Vancouver’s biggest names in art photography. The Pacific project, featured above, was shot at dusk with extended exposures to convey a tranquil emotion. I love the simplicity of the photographs as well as the graphic nature they possess when displayed in groupings.
www.davidellingsen.com
Laura Harris
One of my favorite ways to play up the contemporary elegance of a space is to finish it with dramatic artwork, it sets everything off without having to bring in too many strong colours into your finishing scheme. Contemporary schemes are characterized by the right balance of neutrals. Local artist Laura Harris has created some of the most stunning suggestive landscapes that I’ve ever seen. Her...
MARTHA STURDY
Coined for creating a “whole new glamour” Martha Sturdy has been creating home accessories and resin furniture with a distinctive modern elegance. Our latest “fav” are the brass platters that range in size from 13” all the way up to 6’-0” in diameter! They make an incredible statement and ad a soft organic shape to rectilinear rooms. Her work with resin is...
Martha Sturdy furniture and dinnerware
Life size sculpture by Martha Sturdy
LIBERTY - Vancouver
Starting as a small boutique in South Granville, Liberty has grown into a house hold name and has even referred to a “Style” all of its own. Their stores are full of all kinds of light and airy elegant furniture and accessories. We love shopping at Liberty for everything from furniture, to magnificent glass accessories and artwork.
www.libertyliving.ca
Candleholders
Liberty Showroom
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